He attended the United States Military Academy (West Point) and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1975. Subsequently, Austin earned a Master of Arts degree in counselor education from Auburn University’s College of Education in 1986.
He also received a Master of Business Administration in business management from Webster University in 1989. Additionally, Austin is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Army Command and General Staff College, and the Army War College.
